FALL 2017 GROUP CLASSES

NEW!! Chamber Music ProgramWe are implementing an exciting new opportunity for string students at Music Makers! Chamber music is a wonderful way to develop a deeper appreciation of music, and grow as a musician. Half-hour chamber sessions will be held 2-3 times a month, generally on weekends, according to students’ scheduling. All groups will be coached by Juliet Dawson. When applicable, she will also play with and/or accompany each individual chamber ensemble. Tuition will be charged per session ($20 per student per class), and students would be expected to bring the same level of commitment to this program as they would to their ongoing private lessons.

Groups will consist of duets (2 players), trios (3 players), and quartets (4 players), and will be decided by age, musical reading level, and a private audition (unless you are recommended by Juliet or another member of staff).

Intro to Chamber:Open to string students who are 7 years of age and older, can read music, and are playing at a level beyond Twinkle Twinkle Little Star. A group class setting where the student can learn to play with others, and increase their reading and collaborative skills.

Beginning Levels:Open to string students who are 9/10 years of age or older, can read music well, and are playing at the level of the Bach Minuets from Suzuki book 1 and above.

Intermediate Level:Open to string students 10 and older who read music fluently, and are playing at the level of Suzuki books 3 and above.

Advanced Level: By audition/invitation only.

Rock Band Program

The Rock Band Program at Music Makers of Western Springs is designed to introduce students to on-stage performance, provide a group setting in which to play their instrument(s), and foster a level of comfort and confidence in a rock band environment. Ms. Gretchen and Mr. Rob have collaborated to design our new and improved Rock Band Program to ensure that options are available for the wide range of musicians that we have here at Music Makers. The division of the various groups by age and by experience level are listed below.

A combined Rock Band concert will be held at The Jam Lab in Brookfield, IL at the conclusion of the session.

​This class is offered to 4th and 5th grade students who have been taking private lessons at Music Makers for at least one year. The band must consist of at least one guitarist, one drummer, and one pianist or bassist, but may consist of others as necessary. ​(Min 3/Max 7)

​This program is offered to 6th-8th grade students who have been taking private lessons at Music Makers for at least one year. The band must consist of at least one guitarist, one drummer, and one pianist or bassist, but may consist of others as necessary. ​(Min 3/Max 7)

Due to the high number of students in this age category, we will be splitting the group into two bands for this session.

Rock Band High (9th-12th)​Fridays | 8/18 - 11/36pm - 7pm​​This program is offered to ​9th-12th grade students who have been taking private lessons at Music Makers for at least two years. The band must consist of at least one guitarist, one drummer, one bassist, and one pianist, but may consist of others as necessary. ​(Min 3/Max 7)

Check out our photos from previous sessions!

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